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16 Mar 2022
The importance of Intellectual Property in M&A deals
Almost every merger or acquisition (M&A) transaction raises intellectual property (IP) issues. In many cases, the target company’s intellectual property portfolio is the most valuable element of the business and the part that will truly help your company expand. However, even where intellectual property is not at the heart of the transaction, it is essential […]
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16 Mar 2022
What Are the Notification Requirements for Mergers in the UK?
If you are considering merging your business with another, you may be concerned about notifying the authorities about your proposed merger. In this article, we look at the requirements and thresholds for notification under the UK competition law regime, as well as the reasons why you may wish to voluntarily notify the Competition and Markets […]
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16 Mar 2022
Shareholder Decision Making: Your Questions Answered
If you are a shareholder in a private company, we understand that navigating decision making and disputes can be challenging. It may be unclear as to who is responsible for making such a decision or whether the board or the shareholders have the final say. In this article, we answer some of the most common […]
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24 Jan 2022
Client: FA
Advising on exiting a franchise agreement with a major international hotel chain after the franchisee ran into difficulties complying with their obligations under a franchise agreement.
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5 Jul 2021
Quick Guide to UK Company Acquisitions for Overseas Buyers
If you are considering acquiring a business that operates in the UK, you will need to have a good understanding of the process. This is because the law and process may differ from your home country or the country where your business is situated. In this quick guide, we provide an overview of buying a […]
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3 Jun 2021
The Most Common Intellectual Property Pitfalls for UK Businesses (and How to Avoid Them)
From start-ups to established international corporations, intellectual property (IP) can seem overwhelming for all businesses. However, IP is a very valuable and essential part of your business. You should consider intellectual property from the beginning of your business journey rather than waiting until a problem arises, but many fail to do so. In this article, […]
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1 Aug 2019
Best or reasonable endeavours? What a difference a word makes
Once signed, a contract represents a formal record of the agreement made between you and your customer. The obligations under that agreement are often absolute, with any failure to satisfy them will be considered a breach of contract which could result in a dispute, and considerable expense. With this in mind, there may well be circumstances […]
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17 Jun 2019
Selling your company – handle warranties with care
After years of hard work building up a business, the prospect of selling it on to another company or the current management team will be the light at the end of the tunnel. Unless you are a serial entrepreneur, a more leisurely life is ahead when the stresses and strains of running a business will […]
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2 May 2019
Contract termination – securing the right to walk away
When negotiating a contract it is easy to become fixated on the terms governing who will do what, by when and for how much. However, equal thought needs to be given to what happens if things go wrong and in particular your rights of termination. As Olexandr Kyrychenko commercial contracts lawyer with IMD Solicitors in London explains: ‘There are a […]
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